Access to support services for individuals who experience intimate partner violence during stressful life events (SLEs) in high-income countries: Protocol for a scoping review. by Dina Idriss-Wheeler, Ziad El-Khatib, Sanni Yaya

“…The major concepts include 'stressful life events' AND intimate partner violence' AND 'access to services'. Google, Google Scholar, and the WHO website will be used to search for grey literature, books/chapters, and programme reports as well as references of relevant reviews. …”
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Global Occupational Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids among Healthcare Workers: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Dechasa Adare Mengistu, Gebisa Dirirsa, Elsai Mati, Dinku Mekbib Ayele, Kefelegn Bayu, Wegene Deriba, Fekade Ketema Alemu, Yohannes Mulugeta Demmu, Yohanis Alemeshet Asefa, Abraham Geremew

“…For the review, the articles published in English were searched using the electronic databases (SCOPUS/Science Direct, PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, CINAHL, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, DOAJ, and MedNar) with a combination of Boolean logic operators (AND, OR, and NOT), Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), and keywords. …”
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Evaluating digital literacy of health professionals in Ethiopian health sectors: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Alex Ayenew Chereka, Agmasie Damtew Walle, Sisay Yitayih Kassie, Adamu Ambachew Shibabaw, Fikadu Wake Butta, Addisalem Workie Demsash, Mekonnen Kenate Hunde, Abiy Tassew Dubale, Teshome Bekana, Gemeda Wakgari Kitil, Milkias Dugassa Emanu, Mathias Nega Tadesse

“…Evidence was gathered from the databases of Google Scholar, Pub Med, Cochrane Library, Hinari, CINAHL, and Global Health. …”
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The Role of Virtual Reality in Postural Rehabilitation for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Scoping Review by Francesco Agostini, Marco Conti, Giovanni Morone, Giovanni Iudicelli, Andrea Fisicaro, Alessio Savina, Massimiliano Mangone, Marco Paoloni

“…A scientific literature search was performed using the following databases: PubMed, PEDro, Cochrane, and Google Scholar, focusing on randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in English. …”
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Impact of pharmacist-led medication review among hemodialysis patients: a systematic review by Ganesh Sritheran Paneerselvam, Chen Kah Yee, Muhammad Junaid Farrukh, Ana Yuda, Andi Hermansyah, Mohd. Fadli Mohd. Asmani, Ibrahim Abdullah, Long Chiau Ming

“…However, the impact of these interventions and the specific types of DRPs among this patient group remain unclear.Objectives This systematic review aimed to assess the impact of pharmacist-led medication reviews among HD patients, identify the most prevalent types of DRPs, and explore the factors associated with these problems.Methods A systematic search was conducted across databases such as Medline via PubMed, Science Direct, Google Scholar, and EBSCOHost, for studies published from January 2012 to July 2023. …”
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Surgery and Medical Treatment in Microprolactinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Jianglong Lu, Lin Cai, Zerui Wu, Weiwei Lin, Jiadong Xu, Zhangzhang Zhu, Chengde Wang, Qun Li, Zhipeng Su

“…A comprehensive literature search for studies and reports regarding microprolactinoma patients treated with DAs and/or surgery published between January 1970 and November 2020 was conducted using four electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, Google Scholar, and the Cochrane Library). Clinical treatment outcome was evaluated by the biochemical remission of serum prolactin level to normal after treatment. …”
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Using machine learning models to plan HIV services: Emerging opportunities in design, implementation and evaluation by T Dzinamarira, E Mbunge, I Chingombe, D F Cuadros, E Moyo, I Chitungo, G Murewanhema, B Muchemwa, G Rwibasira, O Mugurungi, G Musuka, H Herrera

“…Literature searches were conducted in different prominent and reputable electronic database repositories including PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, Scopus, Web of Science, IEEE Xplore, and Springer. …”
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Gendered impact of COVID-19 containment measures on unpaid care work and mental health in Europe: a scoping review protocol by Kathleen Pöge, Hande Gencer, Regina Brunnett, Maria A Marchwacka, Petra Rattay, Tobias Staiger, Hürrem Tezcan-Güntekin

“…We will conduct a grey literature search using Google Scholar and targeted hand-search on known international and European websites and include reports, working papers, policy briefs and book chapters that meet the inclusion criteria. …”
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Redefining diagnostic parameters: the role of overvaluation of shape and weight in binge-eating disorder: a systematic review by Bernou Melisse, Alexandra Dingemans

“…PsycINFO, Web of Science, PubMed (Medline), and Google Scholar were used in order to systematically search and review literature by using a list of keywords related to overvaluation of shape and weight and binge-eating disorder. …”
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Realist inquiry into Maternity care @ a Distance (ARM@DA): realist review protocol by Andrew Booth, Catrin Evans, Stephen Timmons, Helen Spiby, Mark Clowes, Nia Jones, Kerry Evans, Benash Nazmeen, Candice Sunney, Georgia Clancy

“…The review will draw on four sources of evidence: (1) published literature (searching nine bibliographic databases), (2) unpublished (grey) literature, including research, audit, evaluation and policy documents (derived from Google Scholar, website searches and e-thesis databases), (3) expertise contributed by service user and health professional stakeholder groups (n=20–35) and (4) key informant interviews (n=12). …”
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The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on HIV and AIDS care provision in South Africa: an integrative literature review by James R. Seretlo, Thifhelimbilu I. Ramavhoya, Fhumulani M. Mulaudzi, Rodwell Gundo, Tintswalo V. Nesengani, Mamoeng N. Kgatla, Mmapheko D. Peu

“…In this integrative review, Google Scholar, Scopus, EBSCOhost, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) databases as well as literature on HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 were searched for publications between 2020 and 2022. …”
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Burden and Determinant of Inadequate Dietary Diversity among Pregnant Women in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Hagos Degefa Hidru, Meresa Berwo Mengesha, Yared Hailesilassie, Fissaha Tekulu Welay

“…Studies were retrieved from selected electronic databases, including PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar. Random-effects model meta-analysis was used to estimate the pooled burden of inadequate dietary diversity and its determinants at a 95% confidence interval with its respective odds ratio (OR) using statistical R-software version 3.6.1. …”
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Preoperative Risk Factors for Short-Term Postoperative Mortality of Acute Mesenteric Ischemia after Laparotomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Wenhan Wu, Jianbo Liu, Zongguang Zhou

“…PubMed, Embase, and Google Scholar were searched from January 2000 to January 2020. …”
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Investigating the needs and barriers for prevention, control, and treatment of HIV/AIDS in transgender population: a systematic review of literature by Heshmatollah Sofimajidpour, Ghobad Moradi, Hojat Dehghanbanadaki, Marzieh Mahboobi, Mobin Azami, Parisa Khodakhah, Mohammad Aziz Rasouli, Yousef Moradi

“…All international electronic databases, such as PubMed (Medline), Scopus, Web of Sciences, Cochrane, PsycINFO, and Google Scholar (gray literature) were searched from December 1990 to December 2019. …”
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Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles of Thermophilic Campylobacter Species in Humans and Animals in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review by Noel Gahamanyi, Leonard E. G. Mboera, Mecky I. Matee, Dieudonné Mutangana, Erick V. G. Komba

“…Electronic databases, namely, PubMed, Google Scholar, Research4life-HINARI Health, and Researchgate.net, were searched using the following search terms “thermophilic Campylobacter,” “Campylobacter jejuni,” “Campylobacter coli,” “diarrhea/diarrhoea,” “antimicrobial resistance,” “antibiotic resistance,” “humans,” “animals,” “Sub-Saharan Africa,” and “a specific country name.” …”
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The potential of gardening and other plant‐related interventions to reduce symptoms of depression: A systematic review of non‐randomized controlled trials and uncontrolled studies... by Claudio D. Rosa, Talisson S. Chaves, Silvia Collado, Lincoln R. Larson, KangJae Jerry Lee, Christiana C. Profice

“…To complement previous work, we searched the databases MEDLINE, PsycArticles, SCOPUS, Google Scholar, and ClinicalTrials.gov and identified 30 non‐RCTs (n = 1063 participants; all adults) and 32 uncontrolled studies (n = 517 participants; only one study included 6 young people) examining the effects of horticultural interventions on depression. …”
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Why do acute healthcare staff engage in unprofessional behaviours towards each other and how can these behaviours be reduced? A realist review protocol by Ruth Abrams, Aled Jones, Johanna Westbrook, Jill Maben, Russell Mannion, Judy M Wright, Mark Pearson, Justin Avery Aunger

“…We seek to go beyond these, to understand the range and causes of such behaviours, their negative effects and how mitigation strategies may work, in which contexts and for whom.Methods and analysis This study uses a realist review methodology with stakeholder input comprising a number of iterative steps: (1) formulating initial programme theories drawing on informal literature searches and literature already known to the study team, (2) performing systematic and purposive searches for grey and peer-reviewed literature on Embase, CINAHL and MEDLINE databases as well as Google and Google Scholar, (3) selecting appropriate documents while considering rigour and relevance, (4) extracting data, (5) and synthesising and (6) refining the programme theories by testing the theories against the newly identified literature.Ethics and dissemination Ethical review is not required as this study is a secondary research. …”
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The Impact of Time-Restricted Eating and Intermittent Fasting on Glycemia, Body Weight, and Overall Well-Being in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes – A Review of Studies by Szymon Przemysław Stolarczyk, Kuba Borys Romańczuk, Zofia Martyna Wójcik, Bartosz Omasta, Daria Rybak, Magdalena Agata Czerska, Paulina Dorota Pietrukaniec, Olga Krupa, Katarzyna Kamińska-Omasta, Kinga Furtak

“…Materials and Methods In the study, scientific articles retrieved from the PubMed and Google Scholar databases were used, utilizing keywords such as "intermittent fasting and type 2 diabetes," "intermittent fasting and glycemia," "metabolic effects of fasting," and "intermittent fasting in animals,". …”
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Minimally Manipulated Mesenchymal Stem Cells for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review of Clinical Evidence by B. Di Matteo, F. Vandenbulcke, N. D. Vitale, F. Iacono, K. Ashmore, M. Marcacci, E. Kon

“…A systematic review of three databases (PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar) was performed using the following keywords: “Knee Osteoarthritis” with “(Bone marrow aspirate) OR (bone marrow concentrate)” or with “(adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells) OR (adipose derived stromal cells) OR (stromal vascular fraction) OR (SVF)” as either keywords or MeSH terms. …”
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Ethnotherapeutic Uses and Phytochemical Composition of Physalis peruviana L.: An Overview by Félicien Mushagalusa Kasali, Jonans Tusiimire, Justin Ntokamunda Kadima, Casim Umba Tolo, Anke Weisheit, Amon Ganafa Agaba

“…Data were collected from Google Scholar, PubMed/Medline, SciFinder, Science Direct, Scopus, the Wiley Online Library, Web of Science, and any other helpful search engine using Physalis peruviana as the primary keyword. …”
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